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Tutorial: Reversible leather and cotton belting bag handles

August 29, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jodi from Sew Fearless made a set of leather and cotton belting handles for a bag she’s making. The core of the handles is the cotton belting, with leather strips sewn on it. The leather is sewn to both sides… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Convertible swimsuit straps

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe shows how you can have it all – at least when it comes to your bathing suit. Her DIY convertible swimsuit straps attach to the suit with inconspicuous hooks. When you want your suit to… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Happy tooth fairy pillow

August 28, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making a happy little felt tooth fairy pillow. It’s shaped like a giant tooth and has a small pocket on the back to hold the tooth (and then the money afte the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Tahiti Halter Neck Top for little girls

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a free pattern for her Tahiti Halter Neck Top for little girls. The halter top is shirred at the back, so it stretches to fit instead of sagging. Her pattern is for a size… Read more ...

Tutorial: Insulated picnic bag

August 27, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial for making an insulated picnic bag. It’s a bucket-shaped bag with a zipper around the top. The top is a separate drawstring compartment and is deep enough to hold some… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Woven fringe t-shirt sleeves

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

How utterly fabulous are these fringed t-shirt sleeves! The long fringe is woven across the top. Laura from Trash to Couture shows how you can make it. You’ll make the fringe out of a separate shirt and tuck it into… Read more ...

Tutorial: Cropped skinnies with contrast cuffs

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Hanna at Pearls & Scissors shows how you can update a pair of pants, turning them into cropped skinnies with contrast cuffs. The cuffs are an unexpected pop of color, modern and snappy, and can be made from any quilting… Read more ...

Idea file: Contrast lace stripes on a t-shirt

August 26, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Zoe from So, Zo… What Do You Know? posts over at Refashion Co-op, showing how strips of lace can add a feminine touch to a plain tee. The black lace on a the white shirt that she made shows off… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fabric Halloween Trick of Treat bag with boxed corners

August 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to sew a special Trick or Treat bag. She pieced together three coordinating prints for the outside. Inside, it’s fully lined. Boxed corners… Read more ...

Sewing pattern: Wrap shorts made from a scarf

August 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Anna from Plan B shows how to make these wrap shorts out of a scarf. They’re actually very easy to make, as they’re made from two simple pieces plus long strips for the waist ties. You’ll need a large scarf… Read more ...

Tutorial: Triangular zippered pencil pouch

August 25, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a triangular zippered pencil pouch. This is such a cute case to keep your pencils and pens together!! The sides are patchworked together, making this a good project for using… Read more ...

Free pattern: Owl sewing notion caddy

August 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

This owl softie is more than just a pretty face. She’s also a sewing notion caddy, sitting at your sewing table and holding your sewing tools at the ready. Shannon from Shanni Loves shares a free pattern and tutorial for… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY kimono, plus ways to style it

August 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a long, flowy kimono. It’s made from a lightweight, drapey fabric. Though this type of fabric can be difficult to work with, you’ll only be dealing with rectangles of fabric and… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern : Little Girl Swinter Dress

August 22, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shares a free pattern for her Swinter Dress. It’s a little girl’s sleeveless dress that can be worn in either warm or cold weather. In the warmer months, it’s a sundress. When the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Denim jeans pocket coffee sleeve

August 21, 2013 by Anne Weaver

Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making this denim coffee sleeve with a miniature jeans pocket. She sewed the pocket from scratch, but gives it the topstitching and even the tag that you find on a back… Read more ...